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The Dark Side of Porn is a documentary series that examines the Adult Entertainment Industry. It is produced for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. As of June 2006, it is in its second season.
[edit] Season 01 (2005)
| Episode Number |
Title |
Original air date |
| 01 |
"Porn Shutdown" |
April 25, 2005 |
| Darren James was diagnosed with HIV in early 2005, which led to a two month shutdown of the adult movie industry in Los Angeles. Featuring Sharon Mitchell, founder of AIM Healthcare and Rob Black, producer of Gonzo pornography. |
| 02 |
"Diary of a Porn Virgin" |
April 26, 2005 |
| This episode gives an insight in the lives of newcomers to the adult entertainment. From the initial approach to a glamour agency and the first sexy photo-shoot to the HIV test, the audition and the first hardcore shoot, it shows the gritty reality of what working in the porn industry means in Britain today. |
| 03 |
"Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered" |
April 27, 2005 |
| A search for the secrets behind the legendary porn movie Debbie Does Dallas, with the mysterious entrance and disappearance of the main star Bambi Woods. Featuring interviews with Robin Byrd, female actress in the movie and Bill Kelly, a former FBI agent once working on a undercover operation to bust porn producers. |
| 04 |
"Death of a Porn Star" |
April 28, 2005 |
| This episode examines the mystery surrounding the death of Lolo Ferrari. Featuring candid interviews with Lola's mother, her plastic surgeon and her husband |
[edit] Season 02 (2006)
| Episode Number |
Title |
Original air date |
| 01 |
"Amateur Porn" |
April 10, 2006 |
| This episode examines what is going on in the British sex industry, where new male actors are lining up do to a job without getting paid. |
| 02 |
"Me and My Slaves" |
April 11, 2006 |
| This episodes is centered around "Rick", a BDSM Dominator who wants to quit the job after doing it for 25 years. Over a period of more than a year, Rick talks intimately about his life. [1] |
| 03 |
"Hunting Emmanuelle" |
April 12, 2006 |
| This episode examines the cultural impact of the movie Emmanuelle. Featuring interviews with the, the, and Sylvia Kristel herself. [2] |
| 04 |
"Does Snuff Exist?" |
April 18, 2006 |
| This episode investigates the truth behind snuff movies. |
| 05 |
"The Search for Animal Farm" |
April 19, 2006 |
| Looks into the story behind the bestiality porn movies, and reveals how Animal Farm saw the light. [3] |
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